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The end is finally here – Frogtown has been shut down. After a long and storied run, Frogtown has finally reached its conclusion. Can you believe that after all these years, the greatest game of the century has finally come to an end? How it all started …
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If you’re a regular reader of Undergrowth Games, you know that I’ve been slowly working on a project called Frogtown, which is a tabletop RPG I designed for the group I’m in. One of the cool things about the game is the way it uses a realistic, GURPS-like system that’s based on the mathematical probability of events. And, because Frogtown uses a similar system to the one in GURPS, my friends and I have been able to use Frogtown as a gaming system for all sorts of other things. A couple of months ago, we created a virtual tabletop app that uses Frogtown to play games with a whole bunch of other people; this is where the “Showdown at Frogtown” comes
As the Showdown at Frogtown in Toledo, Ohio gained ITC Major classification, a large number of players traveled there for some competitive Warhammer 40K tournament action.
The Admech Nerfs’ third round was released on Friday, thus they were most likely not in effect for this weekend’s GT.
Even though Admech was played before the nerf, they didn’t win since Brad Chester surged ahead of everyone as the only unbeaten player. Drukhari hasn’t changed his ways.
Let’s go right to the winning lists from the Frogtown Showdown!
Winning List for the Frogtown Showdown
++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (Aeldari – Drukhari) [35 PL, 770pts] ++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (Aeldari – Drukhari) [35 PL, 770pts] ++
+ Customization +
Cost of Detachment Command
The Spectacle of Murder: Obsession: Cult of Strife
+ HQ +
1 – Adrenalight (Combat Drug), Competitive Edge, The Triptych Whip, Warlord [3 PL, 60pts] Succubus [3 PL, 60pts] Succubus [3 PL, 60pts] Succubus [3 PL, 60pts] Succubus [3 PL, 60
. Agoniser & Archite Glaive
+ Forces +
*Random x 2* Wyches [6 PL, 110pts]: (Combat Drug)
Hekatarii Blade, Splinter Pistol Hekatrix: Hekatarii Blade, Splinter Pistol Hekatrix: Hekatarii Blade, Splinter Pisto
8 Wych: 8 Hekatarii Blades, 8 Plasma Grenades, and 8 Splinter Pistols
Shardnet with Impaler: Wych with Shardnet and Impaler
*Random x 2* Wyches [6 PL, 110pts]: (Combat Drug)
Hekatarii Blade, Splinter Pistol Hekatrix: Hekatarii Blade, Splinter Pistol Hekatrix: Hekatarii Blade, Splinter Pisto
8 Wych: 8 Hekatarii Blades, 8 Plasma Grenades, and 8 Splinter Pistols
Shardnet with Impaler: Wych with Shardnet and Impaler
+ Aristocracy +
[3 PL, 75 points] Mandrakes4x Mandrake: 4x Glimmersteel Blade, 4x Baleblast
Nightfiend is a fictional character.
[3 PL, 75 points] Mandrakes4x Mandrake: 4x Glimmersteel Blade, 4x Baleblast
Nightfiend is a fictional character.
+ Quick Attack +
*Random x 2* Hellions [7 PL, 170pts]: (Combat Drug)
Helliarch: Hellglaive, Hellglaive, Hellglaive, Hellglaive, Hellglaive, Hell
9x Hellion consists of 9x Hellglaive and 9x Splinter Pods.
*Random x 2* Hellions [7 PL, 170pts]: (Combat Drug)
Helliarch: Hellglaive, Hellglaive, Hellglaive, Hellglaive, Hellglaive, Hell
9x Hellion consists of 9x Hellglaive and 9x Splinter Pods.
++ Patrol Detachment -2CP (Aeldari – Drukhari) [60 PL, 8CP, 976pts] ++ Patrol Detachment -2CP (Aeldari – Drukhari) [60 PL, 8CP, 976pts] ++
+ Customization +
Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points) (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points) (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points) (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Point
Cost of Detachment Command [-2CP]
Obsession: The Serpent’s Kiss Kabal of the Poisoned Tongue
+ ruses + ruses + ruses + ruse
[-1CP] Stratagem: Prizes from the Dark City+ There isn’t a Force Org Slot +
The Archon’s Court [10 PL, 136pts]
. Sslyth
. Sslyth
. Sslyth
. Sslyth
. Ur-Ghul
. Ur-Ghul
. Ur-Ghul
. Ur-Ghul
+ HQ +
Ancient Evil, Huskblade, Overlord, Splinter Pistol, Stratagem: Tolerated Ambition, The Animus Vitae [5 PL, -1CP, 85pts]: Archon [5 PL, -1CP, 85pts]: Ancient Evil, Huskblade, Overlord, Splinter Pistol, Stratagem: Tolerated Ambition, The Animus Vitae
Splintered Genius (Poisoned Tongue): Splintered Genius (Poisoned Tongue): Splintered Genius (Poisoned Tongue): Splintered Genius (
+ Forces +
Trueborn Kabalite [8 PL, 135 points]
Splinter Rifle: 6x Kabalite Trueborn
. Kabalite Trueborn with Dark Lance as Heavy Weapon
. Kabalite Trueborn with Blaster as a Special Weapon
. Kabalite Trueborn with Blaster as a Special Weapon
Splinter Rifle: Trueborn Sybarite
+ Aristocracy +
[4 PL, 80pts] Incubi. 4x Klaive: 4x Incubi
Klaivex: Klaivex Klaivex Klaivex Klaivex Klaivex Klaivex Kla
[4 PL, 80pts] Incubi. 4x Klaive: 4x Incubi
Klaivex: Klaivex Klaivex Klaivex Klaivex Klaivex Klaivex Kla
+ Quick Attack +
Scourges (80 points, 5 PL)
. Shredder (Special/Heavy weapon): Scourge
. Shredder (Special/Heavy weapon): Scourge
. Shredder (Special/Heavy weapon): Scourge
. Shredder (Special/Heavy weapon): Scourge
Shardcarbine: Solarite
+ Private Transportation +
Dark Lance, Kabal [6 PL, 95pts] Raider
Dark Lance, Kabal [6 PL, 95pts] Raider
Dark Lance, Kabal [6 PL, 95pts] Raider
Dark Lance, Kabal [6 PL, 95pts] Raider
++ Aeldari – Drukhari Patrol Detachment -2CP [13 PL, -4CP, 250pts] ++
+ Customization +
Cost of Detachment Command [-2CP]
The Spectacle of Murder: Obsession: Cult of Strife
+ ruses + ruses + ruses + ruse
[-1CP] Stratagem: Prizes from the Dark City+ HQ +
Succubus [3 PL, -1CP, 60pts]: 1 – Adrenalight (Combat Drug), Dark Lotus Toxin, Precision Blows, Succubus [3 PL, -1CP, 60pts], Succubus [3 PL, -1CP, 60pts], Succubus [3 PL, -1CP, Stratagem: Ambition that is tolerated
Razorflails are a kind of razorflail.
+ Forces +
3 – Hypex Wyches [3 PL, 50pts] (Combat Drug)
Hekatarii Blade, Splinter Pistol Hekatrix: Hekatarii Blade, Splinter Pistol Hekatrix: Hekatarii Blade, Splinter Pisto
4 Wych: 4 Hekatarii Blades, 4 Plasma Grenades, and 4 Splinter Pistols
+ Aristocracy +
[4 PL, 80pts] Incubi. 4x Klaive: 4x Incubi
Klaivex: Klaivex Klaivex Klaivex Klaivex Klaivex Klaivex Kla
+ Quick Attack +
3 – Hypex [3 PL, 60pts] Reavers (Combat Drug)
Splinter Rifle is the Arena Champion.
2x Bladevanes, 2x Splinter Pistol, 2x Splinter Rifle, 2x Reaver
++ Total: [108 points, 4 points, 1,996 points] ++
Winning List for the Frogtown Showdown:
Drukhari move quickly. Even faster with Hypex for a basic 20” motion and an auto advance of 8”. The Cult of Strife addition included extra mobility antics, as well as warlord and relic trickery, which will be seen throughout the army.
Of course, the characters are all very dangerous. When the Dark Lotus poison is combined with Adrenalight, Precision Blows, and Razorflails, the charge has 14 attacks, and each hit roll of a 6 results in two fatal wounds. All of this for the bargain price of 60 points. But wait, there’s more: this list also includes additional lethal characters.
The Mandrakes may be deployed defensively beyond their deployment zone to restrict where drop pods and Sicaran Infiltrators can land, but they are best suited as action monkeys because to their ability to return to reserve. Furthermore, any unit stationed near the Drukhari may be utilized as a launching pad for the army as it advances.
Perhaps the most difficult thing for armies to handle with is how this army can avoid falling back, and why people will continue to take Lucius in order to utilize Solar Flare to withdraw from battle.
One potential strategy is to utilize the Court of the Archon and Hellion squads as To The Last troops, although as ten-man squads, the Hellions may not be the greatest secondary option, particularly given Drukhari’s unique secondary abilities and speed.
2nd Place List at Frogtown Showdown
With a draw round 3, Matt Estrada was halted in the middle of his jump. With four victories, though, they were able to finish in second position. Any 4-1 player would immediately be relegated to the position of 4-0-1.
Here’s the rundown:
++ Imperial Battalion Detachment 0CP (Imperium – Adeptus Mechanicus) [101 PL, 7CP, 2,000pts] ++ Imperial Battalion Detachment 0CP (Imperium – Adeptus Mechanicus) [101 PL, 7CP, 2,000pts] ++ Imperial Battalion Detach
+ [12CP] + [12CP] + [12CP] + [12CP] + [12
Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points) [12CP]: 3. Battle Size [12CP]: 3.
Cost of Detachment Command
Forge World: Lucius is the choice of Forge World.
+ [-5CP] Stratagems +
2x Archeotech Specialist [-2CP]: Stratagem: Archeotech Specialist [-2CP]: 2x Archeotech Specialist [-2CP]
Artefactotum [-1CP] Stratagem: Artefactotum [-1CP] Stratagem: Artefactotum [-1CP] Stratagem: Artefactotum [-1CP] Strat
Stratagem: Intermediary Intermediary Intermediary Intermediary Intermediary Intermediary Intermediary Intermediary Intermediary Intermediary Intermediary Intermediary Intermediary Intermediary Intermediary Intermediary Intermediary Intermediary Intermediary Intermediary Inter
Mechanicus Locum [-1CP] Stratagem: Mechanicus Locum [-1CP]
+ HQ (14 points, 245 points) +
Control Stave, Mechanicus Locum, Radium Serpenta, Relic: Exemplar’s Eternity, Warlord Trait (Codex 3): Programmed Retreat, Skitarii Marshal [3 PL, 45pts]:
Artisans [1 PL, 25pts], Magnarail lance, Manipulus Mechadendrites, Omnissian Staff, Relic: Raiment of the Technomartyr, Tech-Priest Manipulus [5 PL, 95pts]:
Tech-Priest Manipulus [6 PL, 105pts]: Logi [2 PL, 35pts], Magnarail lance, Manipulus Mechadendrites, Omnissian Staff, Relic (Lucius): The Solar Flare, Warlord, Warlord Trait (Lucius): Luminescent Blessings, Warlord, Warlord Trait (Lucius): Luminescent Blessings
Plus Troops (505 points, 24 PL) +
Enhanced Data-Tether [5pts], Omnispex [5pts], Skitarii Rangers [8 PL, 170pts]
Ranger Alpha [8 points]: Galvanic Rifle, Intermediary Host, and Warlord Trait (Codex 5): Firepoint Telemetry Cache
[152pts] 19x Skitarii Ranger: 19x Galvanic RifleRangers of the Skitarii [40 points, 2 PL]
. Galvanic Rifle, Ranger Alpha [8 points]
4x Skitarii Ranger (32 points): 4x Galvanic Rifle
Rangers of the Skitarii [40 points, 2 PL]
. Galvanic Rifle, Ranger Alpha [8 points]
4x Skitarii Ranger (32 points): 4x Galvanic Rifle
Omnispex [5 points], Skitarii Rangers [4 points], Skitarii Rangers [4 points], Skitarii Rangers [4 points], Skitarii Rangers [4 points], Skitarii Rangers [4 points], Skitarii Rangers [
. Galvanic Rifle, Ranger Alpha [8 points]
9 Skitarii Ranger [72 points]: 9 Galvanic Rifle
Enhanced Data-Tether [5pts], Omnispex [5pts], Skitarii Vanguards [8 PL, 170pts]:
19x Radium Carbine [152pts]: 19x Skitarii Vanguard
Radium Carbine, Vanguard Alpha [8pts]
Plus Elites (340 points, 16 PL) +
[4 PL, 85pts] Sicarian Infiltrators. Flechette/Taser Infiltrator Princeps [17pts]: Flechette Blaster, Taser Goad
68 points: 4x Sicarian Infiltrator (Flechette/Taser): 4x Flechette Blaster, 4x Taser Goad
[4 PL, 85pts] Sicarian Infiltrators. Flechette/Taser Infiltrator Princeps [17pts]: Flechette Blaster, Taser Goad
68 points: 4x Sicarian Infiltrator (Flechette/Taser): 4x Flechette Blaster, 4x Taser Goad
Ruststalkers of Sicaria [8 PL, 170 points]
Artefactotum, Chordclaw, Relic: The Omniscient Mask, Transonic Blades, Ruststalker Princeps (Blades) [17pts]
. 9x Transonic Blades (Blades) [153pts]: 9x Sicarian Ruststalker
Plus Quick Attack [28 PL, 515 points] +
Ballistarii Ironstrider [12 PL, 215 points]
. Ironstrider Ballistarius: Twin Cognis Autocannon [4 PL, 65 points]
. Twin Cognis Lascannon [10pts]: Ironstrider Ballistarius [4 PL, 75pts]
. Twin Cognis Lascannon [10pts]: Ironstrider Ballistarius [4 PL, 75pts]
Ballistarii Ironstrider [12 PL, 215 points]
. Ironstrider Ballistarius: Twin Cognis Autocannon [4 PL, 65 points]
. Twin Cognis Lascannon [10pts]: Ironstrider Ballistarius [4 PL, 75pts]
. Twin Cognis Lascannon [10pts]: Ironstrider Ballistarius [4 PL, 75pts]
Serberys Raiders [4 PL, 85pts]: Enhanced Data-Tether [5pts] Serberys Raiders [4 PL, 85pts]
4 Serberys Raider [64 points]: 4 Cavalry Sabres, 4 Clawed Limbs, 4 Galvanic Carbines
Serberys Raider Alpha (16 points): Archeo-revolver, Cavalry Sabre, Clawed Limbs, Galvanic Carbine
+ Flyer (300pts, 14 PL) +
Chaff Launcher [20pts], 4x Cognis Heavy Stubber [7 PL, 150pts] Archaeopter Fusilave [7 PL, 150pts] Archaeopter Fusilave [7 PL, 150pts] Archaeopter Fusilave [7 PL, 150pts
Chaff Launcher [20pts], 4x Cognis Heavy Stubber [7 PL, 150pts] Archaeopter Fusilave [7 PL, 150pts] Archaeopter Fusilave [7 PL, 150pts] Archaeopter Fusilave [7 PL, 150pts
Plus Dedicated Transportation (5 points, 95 points) +
2x Cognis Heavy Stubber, Twin Cognis Heavy Stubber [5 PL, 95 points] Skorpius Dunerider
++ Total: [101 points, 7 points, 2,000 points] ++
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Overview of the Showdown 2nd Place List
Mr Estrada bypassed the Veteran cohort to add two Manipulus to his roster. This gave him both Logi and Artisans, giving him two options for fallback and shooting, as well as one very tough core unit. While this will no longer be an issue for the Laser Chickens, it will remain important for the different teams.
With so many tiny teams, scores and actions are simple to accomplish.
When flying over a squad of 2 or more Chicken Walkers, take notice of the Fusilaves, since they average 5 fatal wounds apiece.
Finally, the Rust Stalkers are tough and have a lot of hit points. On a 6, there is the possibility of fatal wounds, but the relic the Princess stole also enables for explosive 6s to strike. They may mulch in battle since they’re stacked with assassin constructions for additional strikes. The Fire Point Telemetry Cache is what makes them so difficult. They have a 0+ save with 4+ armor and +1 against damage (one for Lucius dogma, +1 for wasteland stalker, +1 light Cover through the Cache, and another +1 for being entirely on terrain via the Cache). One vs Damage. As a result of the Lucius errata, this unit now has a 1+ against ranged assaults.
With Mars, Tom Ogden came in third.
You may as well lose to the champion if you’re going to lose. Or, in this instance, Mr. Ogden lost to Matt Estrada, who finished second, by just 5 points.
List of Frogtown’s 3rd Place Finishers
++ Imperial Battalion Detachment 0CP (Imperium – Adeptus Mechanicus) [102 PL, 2,000pts, 12CP] ++ Imperial Battalion Detachment 0CP (Imperium – Adeptus Mechanicus) [102 PL, 2,000pts, 12CP] ++ Imperial Battalion Detach
+ Customization +
Skitarii Veteran Cohort – Army of Renown
Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points) (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points) (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points) (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Point
Cost of Detachment Command
Forge World: Mars is the choice of Forge World.
+ HQ +
Relic: Exemplar’s Eternity, Warlord, Warlord Trait (Codex 3): Programmed Retreat Skitarii Marshal [3 PL, 45pts]:
Logi, Magnarail lance [6 PL, 105pts] Tech-Priest Manipulus
+ Forces +
Omnispex [9 PL, 205 points]: Skitarii Rangers
Galvanic Rifle, Ranger Alpha
19x Galvanic Rifle: 19x Skitarii Ranger
Omnispex [9 PL, 205 points]: Skitarii Rangers
Galvanic Rifle, Ranger Alpha
19x Galvanic Rifle: 19x Skitarii Ranger
Omnispex [9 PL, 185pts]: Skitarii Vanguards
17x Radium Carbine: 17x Skitarii Vanguard
Radium Carbine, Vanguard Alpha
+ Aristocracy +
[4 PL, 85pts] Sicarian InfiltratorsPrinceps (Stub/Sword) Infiltrator
. 4x Sicarian Infiltrator (Stub/Sword): 4x Stubcarbine, 4x Power Sword
[4 PL, 85pts] Sicarian InfiltratorsPrinceps (Stub/Sword) Infiltrator
. 4x Sicarian Infiltrator (Stub/Sword): 4x Stubcarbine, 4x Power Sword
Ruststalkers of Sicaria [4 PL, 85 points]
Princeps Ruststalker (Razor)
. 4x Sicarian Ruststalker (Razor/Chordclaw): 4x Transonic Razor, 4x Chordclaw
+ Quick Attack +
Ballistarii Ironstrider [12 PL, 225pts]
Cognis Lascannon: Ironstrider Ballistarius
Cognis Lascannon: Ironstrider Ballistarius
Cognis Lascannon: Ironstrider Ballistarius
Ballistarii Ironstrider [12 PL, 225pts]
Cognis Lascannon: Ironstrider Ballistarius
Cognis Lascannon: Ironstrider Ballistarius
Cognis Lascannon: Ironstrider Ballistarius
+ Strong Backing +
Belleros Energy Cannon [8 PL, 145pts]: Skorpius Disintegrator
Belleros Energy Cannon [8 PL, 145pts]: Skorpius Disintegrator
+ Flyer +
Command Uplink: Archaeopter Fusilave [7 PL, 130pts]
Command Uplink: Archaeopter Fusilave [7 PL, 130pts] [102 PL, 2,000pts, 12CP] ++ Total: [102 PL, 2,000pts, 12CP] ++
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3rd Place List Overview at Frogtown Showdown
You’ll note that Mr. Ogden chose not to carry data tethers in the squad, instead relying on the vehicles to distribute data tethers if a nearby planned retreat is available.
There are lots of troops to test out the new stratagems as the renowned Skitarii army. The Ironstriders’ hit efficiency will drop somewhat in the future, but as Mars, you may reroll both the Canticles and the Mars ideology.
When the Remorseless Fist chant is engaged for a large number of strikes, be aware that the Vanguard will reduce your toughness. Take that T4 once again, Orks.
It will be difficult to conceal from this army with the Fusilaves’ explosives and the two Belleros Energy guns.
The Showdown at Frogtown is now complete, as are all of the winning lists. How do you feel about these lists? Please let us know in the comments section below!
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